The Greatest Half in History

The role of a “pacer” in a race like the first annual Kentucky History Half Marathon is to keep runners, well, on pace to accomplish their desired time. Pacers provide guidance and inspiration over the 13.1-mile course. One of our pacers, Dale Buettner, has inspiration to spare — 280 pounds of it. That’s the amount of … More Setting the Pace for a Better Life

With its sweeping views of the Kentucky River and the city below, beautiful and historic Frankfort Cemetery is a highlight of the first annual Kentucky History Half Marathon. Just over 4 miles into the race, participants will enter the cemetery and run a “Mile of Remembrance,” striding by the final resting places of iconic pioneer … More A Runner’s Personal “Mile of Remembrance”

When we noticed that one of the registrants for the inaugural Kentucky History Half Marathon was traveling all the way from Moscow—the one in Russia, not Idaho—we wanted to learn more. And what we learned from Lara McCoy was fascinating, from her overcoming a childhood condition that caused her knees to dislocate to her recent … More From Russia with Running Shoes